NHTSA recall 16V219000
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut
Nissan Rogue
Reported Apr 15, 2016108,503 vehicles affectedNissan North America, Inc.Built Jul 31, 2013 – Jan 16, 2016
The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured July 31, 2013, to January 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear lift gate support stays may corrode due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment.
The risk
Corrosion of one or both of the rear lift gate support stays could cause a sudden release of pressure. If this occurs, the support stays may break off, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tailgate stays, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.